How to Decorate a Table for a Men's Event

Planning a special event dinner is an extensive undertaking -- once youve decided on the caterer, menu and dcor for the venue you still need to decorate each table. If youre in charge of decorating the tables for a mens event you should stay away from feminine flower arrangements and pink tablecloths. Instead, decorate using bold yet manly colors such as black, navy and deep red. When decorating for a mens event you should still try to make the tables look elegant, but more simple to suit the masculine taste. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

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Drape the tables with solid-colored tablecloths. If the mens event is for an organization that has specific colors associated with it -- a fraternity for example -- use those colors. Select a cloth napkin that matches the color you decided to use for the tablecloths.

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Skip the flower centerpieces, which can be seen as feminine. Instead, try placing a large, sturdy candle holder in the center of the table with lit candles. Or if you want a more traditional centerpiece, create a manly arrangement by placing twigs, branches and other natural materials inside a large vase. This is elegant but still has a sense of masculinity.

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Set place cards at each table setting with the name of the guest who will be sitting there. Use a bold, sans-serif font for the place cards, which is much manlier than scripted, serif fonts.

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Set the plates, forks and wine glasses at each seat, as you would for any dinner party. If you have a choice when it comes to flatware, choose simple, heavy forks and knives that don't have feminine designs on them.

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Top it off by placing a favor at each seat at the table. Instead of the usual candies, come up with something that men might enjoy such as an engraved scotch glass or shot glass.